Hello friends,
We are at the time of the year when there is a lot going on all around us. The weather is hot then cold, children (and caregivers) are getting antsy for the end of the school year. Spring renewal is in the air (aaaachooo!). And, if you haven't heard already, we have some change-related news in our own Leadership Team. The announcement is shared below.
It may feel a bit chaotic-change can be that way-but the one thing that is a constant for you is support from the children's-lit community. Looking back at our spring conference and forward to upcoming events, we are reminded of how generous the creators in our region (and outside our region) are. Here are a few examples:
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Have a question about publishing? You can ask for advice on our MichKids listserv or the SCBWI.org Blueboards and people will help.
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Need fresh eyes on your manuscript or portfolio? Reach out to folks at an SCBWI-MI Shoptalk or through the listserv. They will help!
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Want to learn more about your craft? Jump on one of the no-cost, live webinars hosted by our region that are full of information presented by someone who wants to help you on your journey.
- Keep scrolling through this email and you will see even more ways in which the children's literature community is here for you!
As always, if you have any questions related to SCBWI-MI or the SCBWI organization, please feel free to contact your co-RAs, Carrie Pearson or Jodi McKay or co-ICs, Rebecca Green or Deb Pilutti.
Warmly,
Carrie and Jodi
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Free virtual webinar: Casual Diversity. What is it? with Lisa Rose Chottiner. May 2nd 3:00pm - 4:00 pm Est. Click HERE to join the live webinar!
Free virtual webinar: How to Rock Your School Visits with Dave Stricklen. May 16th 3:00pm-4:00om Est. Click HERE to join the live webinar!
Free virtual webinar with author/illustrator Bob Shea on June 6th. More information coming soon!
Check in with your local Shop Talk to see what's going on!
Want to learn more about SCBWI-MI's upcoming events or find recordings of events you couldn't watch live?
Navigate to the EVENTS CALENDAR on the SCBWI-MI homepage and click on the event date.
OR go to one of our social media channels:
Visit, connect, support, and learn!
STAY TUNED -- MANY MORE EVENTS ARE IN THE WORKS.
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Illustrator Coordinator Changes
Kirbi Fagan is stepping aside as our co-Illustrator Coordinator. Kirbi brought infectious positivity and consistent mentorship to our region. Her ripple effect will be seen in children's books for years to come! Thank you, Kirbi. We're cheering you on!
Our incoming co-Illustrator Coordinator is author/illustrator Rebecca Green. Here is her brief bio: Rebecca Green is an American illustrator and author. Her debut picture book, How To Make Friends With A Ghost was published in 2017 (Tundra/PRH) and has since been translated into more than seven languages. Other illustrated titles include The Unicorn in the Barn, Madame Saqui, Becoming A Good Creature, and upcoming titles, Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers and A Bear Far From Home.
Her work celebrates ordinary moments, emotions, details, and line work. Her favorite projects allow her to grow and challenge her own creative habits while illuminating worlds and interactions. Green works primarily in traditional materials such as gouache, colored pencil, ink, and cut paper, but loves to experiment with new media. When she is not making art, she can be found cooking new recipes, starting loads of books, (but hardly ever finishing them!) cuddling her dog Mori, vintage shopping, or hiking.
Welcome, Rebecca!
Stay tuned for more IC announcements soon.
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NEW GRANT ALERT!
Thinking about creating or updating your website, but the fees gotcha down? Need promotional materials, but they don't fit into your budget? Maybe you want to take a business development class, but tuition is crazy!
All of these are important parts of your career and we want to support you. If you can use a boost in your business consider applying for our new
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANT!
Accepting applications June 4th-July 5th
For more information click on the SCBWI-MI Scholarship Page link.
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The 2021 Illustrator Mentorship Program is right around the corner!
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The picture book illustration mentorship is with Dow Phumiruk.
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The middle grade/young adult illustration mentorship is with Bea Jackson.
Winners recieve a year-long mentorship including 6 exchanges of artwork and critiques. The submission window is May 17-June 7, 2021.
For more information about the program please click on the link below.
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AWESOME RESOURCE FOR INDIES! |
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If you are an indie author or illustrator then you will definitely want to take advantage of the opportunities that can come from filling out the Indie Assessment Form.
To learn more about your indie coordinators and what they can do for you, click the link below.
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multi-region conference
21, count 'em, 21 faculty are already on board. More to come. Faculty announcements to begin soon!
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